Month: July 2018

It might not be enough to enlist here some of the ardent ventures, intellectual attributes and list of achievements that Hussain Sajwani has achieved over the years with his DAMAC Properties. But there’s already a lot of factual and informative things people could learn from the business portfolio itself of Sajwani. People could learn from his website where Sajwani is spending most of his money. People there could learn some of the names of the companies that Sajwani trust, invest in or at least collaborate with. Knowing such companies gives many of the readers a good idea of where the growth of the company is heading, where Hussain Sajwani is generating his ideas and what’s next for the DAMAC owner.

In the field of real estate, the name Hussain Sajwani is already synonymous with DAMAC Properties. This real estate properties development firm was started in 2002. Since then, it has grown to become one of the most renowned real estate developers in the industry. It’s also reassuring to know that Sajwani is still the major shareholder of the firm, as well as its chairman. With his leadership, the company has branched out its operations across countries, which include UAE, Dubai and even parts of United Kingdom. Such venture is successful not only because of the balanced, diversified investment strategy of Sajwani, but also because the firm is custom-driven and centered towards satisfying its clients.

According to ebizine.com, the DAMAC owner is also responsible for the growth of DICO Investments Co. LLC. This is the flagship project that the DAMAC owner is focusing most of his time on. It requires a lot of his time to manage the AED 3 billion worth of assets that he handles under this sector. The holdings company is also successful today because it is calculatedly invested in long-term funds, other strategic holdings and debt instruments linked with regional banks and firms.

Many people in UAE could also find the name of Sajwani in the realm of construction. Sajwani has gained the trust of many people as he has been given the chairman position for Al Anwar Ceramic Tiles Co SAOG. This company has achieved the reputation of being a No. 1 ceramic tiles manufacturer in Oman, established in 1998.

Recently, the US Money Reserve won the 2018 AdSphere Awards. The company won the award in the Short Form Products and Infomercials categories. Alternatively known as America’s Gold Authority, it is the second time in two years that it bagged the award. DRMetrix presents the award to top advertisers in the $350 million DRTV industry.

AdSphere continuously monitors over 120 advertising networks to determine winners. The awarding agency relies on a collective of 7,700 brands that represent various DRTV industry niches across 20 major categories and 145 subcategories to select the winner. This award has four competitive categories including 28.5-minute infomercials, brand/direct, lead generation, and short-form products. Consumer metrics analysis is used to identify brand popularity, media presentation, and the best creativity nominees.

In the highly competitive DRTV industry, the AdSphere Award is the most comprehensive. The US Money Reserve won this award after it was appointed the sole distributor of the 65th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2018 Proof Coin Set. Interestingly, this win is all the more prestigious given the limited amount of minted 2 oz. Proof Gold Coins. Besides distributing the Queen Elizabeth commemorative coins, the US Money Reserve exclusively distributes the 75th Anniversary Pearl Harbor coin set.

Created by DRMetrix, the AdSphere Awards recognize top performers in the DRTV industry. DRMetrix monitors over 100 national cable TV providers 24/7/365. During its monitoring activities, it tracks all types of commercials across platforms such as SMS, websites, mobile apps, and toll-free numbers. Results obtained from its analysis of collected data are used to determine top performers in categories such as brand/DR, lead generation, short-form, and long-form commercials. Additionally, the company maintains a Top 40 Spend Index Rankings which is available to both marketers and retailers.

Guilherme Paulus started his career as an intern in IBM, his strong business acumen, however, meant that soon he was founding his own company. A tour operator named CVC Brasil Operadora e Agencia de Viagens S.A. in 1972 at the young age of just 24 years.

Soon after the establishment of CVC, Guilherme Paulus’s partner stepped back, leaving Guilherme in complete control of CVC and its future. He would then take the company and make it the largest and most successful tour operator in Brazil and Latin America.

With CVC’s growing success, Guilherme was able to attract the interest of foreign equity companies and in 2009, Carlyle Group, a global private equity firm took controlling interest with a purchase of 63.6% of CVC. The sale made Guilherme $420 million dollars.

GJP Group of Hotels and Resorts employ over 2000 people and have till date served more than 90,000 customers. The group also boasts one of the best golfing resorts in Brazil.

Guilherme Paulus has a vision for his country as well, as a member of the BRIC nations of emerging superpowers in the world, Guilherme believes in Brazil. He knows that the changing population means changing needs. A higher standard of living is quickly being demanded by the growing population willing to invest in the country and their futures. Guilherme knew about this and created another branch to the GJP group by starting its own construction company which is aimed at building villas and condominiums for the discerning population of Brazil.

With his passion for the development of the country, it’s no surprise that he was asked to join the country’s Board of Tourism, invited by none other than the President himself. His knowledge of the industry and his dedication to Brazil and her growth was rewarded as Guilherme Paulus was chosen as the Entrepreneur of The Year in Services by Istoe Dinheiro magazine, a crowning achievement for the rightful king of Brazilian Tourism.